Show jumper Cian O’Connor was “pretty happy” after achieving his first grand prix placing with Carolus Z at the $8m FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida.

NEW kid on the block William Knight stole the plaudits with a headline-grabbing double at Ascot yesterday.

The betting suggested Richard Hannon's Zebedee was a good thing in the Aldermore Conditions Stakes at Ascot and punters were queuing up for their money some way from home.

WHAT'S in a name? Too much, according to Peaches Honeyblossom Michelle Charlotte Angel Vanessa Geldof - the daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates.